Welcome, I'm Rebekah D. Mason Barrera
On the Revolution That is ME ODUS
A personal reflection on witnessing the power of MeXodus on stage.
By: Rebekah D. Mason Barrera
Buckle up for a fantastic voyage as Nygel D. Robinson, and Brian Quijada guide you as you travel through both space and time on the revelatory journey that is Mexodus. It is the story of Black and Brown people who have rallied together throughout history, against all odds, to form some of the most impactful and united fronts against mutual oppressors. And every single time Robinson and Quijada gather to perform this show, they are changing the world.
Have you ever been utterly transformed in just 100 minutes? Have you ever looked across a room at a perfect stranger and somehow seen yourself in their story? Ever walked into a room filled with hundreds of strangers and left as a part of a community?
Have you ever experienced something so beautiful that you were left connected, in solidarity, with all of humanity, suddenly aware that the air you breathe is a gift from your ancestors? I have.
Imagine walking into a room to discover that you are surrounded by all of your ancestors, hundreds and hundreds of those who came before you. For better or worse, they bring with them stories which have never been allowed to be spoken, let alone written down.
No one ever got the chance to tell these stories on a mountain, they were whispered secrets, hidden under bushels, in the dark of night. ​​​
I felt more connected to community than ever before. ​​​​​At the heart of the show is both a warning and a comfort, todos estamos juntos en esto; we are all in this together.
And why is it that the caged bird still sings? Because he is prepping for the day that he will be free! ​You do not want to miss out on the transformative theater experience Mexodus.
​​​​It is a piece of my story that I see up there on stage, and maybe it is a piece of yours.
Todos estamos juntos en esto.
MeXodus is currently running in New York City at The Daryl Roth Theatre through June 14, 2026. But do not worry if you miss this current NYC run, this show is on the move. Next up, the show heads out west to California. MeXodus will open at the Pasadena Playhouse July 8 and is set to run through August 2, 2026, in Pasadena, CA.
And hold on to your hats, folks because this team is keeping busy and after the Pasadena Playhouse run, MeXodus is heading down south to Atlanta, Georgia for a run at the Alliance Theatre October 2 through October 16.
And after the October Alliance Theatre run, MeXodus will run December 4, 2026 - January 10, 2027 at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, MA.
Under David Mendizábal's impeccable direction, Robinson and Quijada, along with the village of talented artisans they have surrounded themselves with the two have radically reinvented what musical theater is and can be.
My brother, me, Nygel D. Robinson, Brian Quijada, and my wife at the World Premiere run of Mexodus June 2024.
My brother, my wife, and me at our second Mexodus experience during its World Premiere run Summer 2024.
Best friend, a new friend, my wife near the front row of our third Minetta Lane Mexodus experience, October 2025.
My brother, me, Nygel D. Robinson, Brian Quijada, and my wife at the World Premiere run of Mexodus June 2024.
Todos estamos juntos en esto.
MeXodus brings to life the often unheard story of approximately 4,000 to 10,000 Black people who escaped U.S. slavery by way of the Underground Railroad that went south toward Mexico. Nygel D. Robinson and Brian Quijada create a radically welcoming space for everyone as they take up dozens of musical instruments and weave this beautiful story together with explosive moves, bumping rhythm and beats.
MeXodus is now available on Audible! Created and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, and directed by David Mendizábal. ​
Brian Quijada & Nygel D. Robinson (P) 2025